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Background Screening 101
Are Background Checks Run by State?
One of the common points of confusion around background checks is how geography figures into the equation. Contrary to popular belief, there is not one ove
Background Screening 101
One of the common points of confusion around background checks is how geography figures into the equation. Contrary to popular belief, there is not one ove
Construction, Manufacturing and Contractors
With the growth of the gig economy, freelancing is becoming more common every year. In 2018, a study conducted by Freelancers Union and Upwork indicated th
Drug Screening
Recent legislative trends in the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana and the expungement of past criminal offenses are opening new doors for ex
Verifications
While the majority of background checks have a focus on uncovering criminal records, some positions require verification of of education, employment and or licensing claims applicants and employees make and backgroundchecks.com can help you verify these claims.
FCRA Compliance
What does it mean to achieve FCRA compliance? Dig into all the facts employers must know about the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Background Checks for Employers
How long does a pre-employment background check take? The answer depends on the type of check, the state, and other factors we examine here.
Criminal Background Checks
Employers must know the types of crimes and criminal records they may encounter when screening applicants. Get fast facts about the basics right here.
Construction, Manufacturing and Contractors
Food trucks are far from a novelty—mobile food vendors operate everywhere from Alaska to Idaho. However, just a decade ago, they were primarily limited to
Credit Checks
Do credit checks have a future as part of the employee background check process? As legislation increasingly restricts the use of credit history searches,
Background Screening 101
Most American employers conduct background checks as part of their hiring approach. According to a survey from HR.com, 96 percent of employers conduct at l
Background Screening 101
Though it's hard to imagine now, employee background checks are only a few decades ahead of tedious, paper-based processes and records that were only parti
Real Estate
While some municipalities have taken steps in recent years to limit how landlords vet prospective tenants, tenant background checks are still legal in most
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